Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-02-17
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manriaGturerst m and builders Of this CITY,
Mr. J. II. p Polk, chairmauof the exeSu.
tive committee Of tfe Peninsuar uurti-
cultural Association, OF which tho other
members are, Thomas Holcomb, New
Castle; Norris Barnard Kent county, Md
J. s. Barnhart, New Castle county and
jacob G. Brown, Wyoming. gave in
formation as to the intention aud hopes
of those engaged in the undertaking of
horticultural exhibitin the Opera House
here during the week Of September goth
TO 9th inclusive.
Mr. PolK introduced his subject in max
ing running comment upon the adyan-
tages that would pcerue to this city
through the epterlirise. He laid some
stress too upou the Demands existing for
such an exhibition. The speaker had just
returned from n trip down the State, and
reports the farmers, grangers, and fruit
growers, not only of Delaware bit of
Maryland also eithusiaetie npon the
project. The exhiG ition Is to be one of
AJSgers and fruit a.'e specially OF tic
litter in lbs practical utiiisariau Eeilse "a
directly Applicable TO Delaware'a import
ant industry. The speaker hal re-
ceived encouragement also from nur-
seIymen of Pennsylvania ana New
Jersey, who are Anxions to take sp1ee IN
the exhibit. II is arranged to give prizes
worthy of competition. All matters are
at present in a very inehoate condition,
ere only preparatory and suggestive. How
ever, it is arranged TO give the following
prizes for competition 300 for the best
display of pears, the same each for
peaches, grapes and apples. Other minor
prizes will be given for cut flowers, pot
,Ia. &c l.,Nk 4. .,,sn
be prizes for secondary grades of all of
the above. In addition sweepstake
prize of silver cup is to be donated for
the best display of fruit of any kiud
Previous to explaining the arrange
ments proposed in the Opera House
building, Mr.. Polk reminded those present
of what had been done in Philadelphia in
favor of horticultural progress. He re-
ferred to the fact of the presentation by
Miss Schmffer of the horticultural Hall
Building on Broad street, valued at
$2O0, 600 to the Horticultural Hall Asao-
citation Of Pennsylvania, and also the
donation of S75, 900 by another citizen to
that association to further their work.
The speaker hoped that the citizens of
Wilmington would emulate their neigh
bors' doings. Mr.. Polk thought that the
proposed undertaking here would be
benefit not alone to grown up peo-
pie but to children, to those who
in few years will find these matters
of individual practical interest to
them as citizens of Delaware The fruit
will be systematically and scientifically
classified from the beginning of the sea-
son TO the time of the fruit s maturity.
All varieties of fruit will be shown and
cirefully labeled, SO that, TO use the
speakers words those that run may
read y
The pa'qnette, gallery and stage Of tho
Opera House, iu fact all parts OF It in
eluding hall aud eatrance will be com
pletely and ar;isticAlly arranged. Vines
will drape tbs columAs. A pytaIuidal
dome OF green decked with appropriate
floral additions will occupy The cen re Of
the parqnette. Around the siles and
along tue galleries space for the special
fruit and grain exhibits are proposed.
Tho stage will be taken up for siinilar
purposes OF course il is understood that
this will afford abun6nnt opportunity for
every variety of design in gorgeous color
and contrast cf folhl. Exhibitors Who
have special genius for fi0a design will
not be- int6FieTdd with, but wifi be allowed
fair opportunity to indulge their fancies MS
long as the general conception be- not
over,trenched upou. There are 3 .0l0 feet
of space 70 he distributed upon the lower
floor, including the stage on either side of
the recesses, on which it is proposed to
place refresEment stands. Exhibitions are
expected from all parts of the Peninsula.
and there is no reason in view why the
enterprise should not by its success this
year argue for permanent annual txhi-
bition in Wilmington. Many citiztns
have promised help, but it is Mr.. polk's
wish to enlist the aid of all people of
Wilmington who have a desire to soc
and advance in the progress of
the Peninsula and its metropolis.
II is hoped TO got at least 10, 1000 visitors
to the exhibition next fall. The Mary
land horticultural Society will nuke
special exhibit. It is proposed to make
suitable arrangements IA regard to re-
duction in railroad fares The speaker
Was listened to CLOSELY by those present
all through his talk. Numerous questions
were asked and every evidence given to
Mr.. Polk that his listeners thought very
well of the project. A large diagram of
the Opera House floor, which wGs spread
out upon one OF the tables, aided in de-
monstrating the details of the speakers
plans.
At the close the following resolution
was offered by the chairman OF the rueet-
ing, Mr.. William awton, read by the
secretary, Mr.. Van Trump and passed:
That this meeting of the Board of Trade,
manufacturers and merchants of the city Of
Wilmington heartily endorse the PROPOSE
tion ofa horticultural exhibit to be held here
September goth to 24th inclusive and eur
nestly recommend all our fellow-citizens to
give ltberalJy their aid and support to the
enterprise.
In an informal talk after the close of
the meeting Mr.. Polk, who is the largest
peach grower in this country, was induced
to enlighten those present upon the sub
ject of the peach, a topic of such live in
terest to thousands of farmers on the
Peninsula. He said he had talked on
that very subject on Wednesday at Dover
before the members of the Fruit EA Ach4tge
iat their ANIMAL meeting at the State eatI
tal. The great trouble, he taid, wa. to
prevent that reepr" ug evil, the ghdtius
Pf the market, and concGrrently, to pro-
cure steady market TO the grower. We
Jio not in the Peninsula. raise sufficient by
one fourth, of the fruit that is needed 10
Ithe coitutry, that is, if it be dis
ltIibutsd. with amy Judgment. Yet
eu,S1 season we viii 500 thousands and
thousands of baskets of peaches that do
not pay th2jsi freight expenses necessarily
Thrown away. There have been severs
million new peaoh trees plented in the
Peninsula within the Inst three years, and
1.-THE culture is constantly extending over
the lower counties. which fact creates
grave crisis and the question arises how
can the fru't be marketed to the pc
cuniary advantage of the growerY Shall
1t he in the blundering manner as hereto
fore without any concerted action by the
growers, or shall ii be conducted upon
we'll planned business bases sneh as all
other industries involving millions Of in.
vested capital are IN tnAged In other
words shall we not have clear, sighted
and thorough system OF distribution of
the peach product through one man who
shall be stationed ut the head. quarters of
the Delaware railroad system whence lie
may receive constant telegraphic reports
from every station and by map spread
before him of every town in the country
with its receptive capacity enabling him
TO direct and distribute fruit in such
manner that no glut can possibly occur at
any given point, but that the loaded cars
may be kept moving to points where in
tellgence of the demand has been re.
ceived and thus met. AS soon as each
town has filled its quota that it can re-
ceive in single day the director can tele-
graph that fact to each station. When
cars are shipped to any city in excess of
its ability to pay a fair recouping
price to the grower the director
should have authority to change